"I arrived at Halton Recovery House bedraggled
and ashamed. I had no idea how to have healthy relationships or
interact with others, and I felt this emptiness inside for I had
no God in my life.
Now, because of what I learned about myself in treatment, I
realize that I am worthy of all that recovery has to offer. I love
life, people and most importantly myself. I truly believe that I
am a child of God. I am not hard on myself and try not to take
things too seriously. I try to help others understand that
recovery is not just about staying clean, but involves practicing
a program of change that encompasses ALL aspects of my life. My
life is great, not because I’m rich or famous, or that all of
dreams have come true, but because I have everything that I need
today. I enjoy every moment of everyday, because I am alive and
have a higher power to pray to for strength and peace. I have no
words to express my gratitude."
~ William
"On October 29th, 2003 I began to exist in the
world, and live again!
This was the day I walked through the doors at Hope
Place Centres; an experience, a home, and a family that forever
changed my life and the lives of those around me.
Today, as a result of the spiritual transformation
that took place in me, I have a voice that is loud and
beautiful. Today I can DANCE, like nobody is watching!"
~ Marianne
"A year ago, I was
leaving detox to enter your hallowed halls. I can never thank you
enough for everything you have done for me. I am coming up on 16
months, and can’t imagine ever going back to my old way of life.
For that, I am extremely grateful."
~ Pat
"Without places like Halton Recovery House, there is no doubt
that I would still be using, in jail, or definitely dead by now.
Day and night I continue to thank my higher power, and regularly
attend the Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
I have just started sponsoring a gentleman last week, and continue
to work my steps everyday, and practice these principals in all my
affairs. I walk the walk today, where as before I talked the talk!"
~ Jamie Bouzan
"I came to Halton Recovery House on
November 28th, 2003, a badly broken man, both financially and
spiritually. I had driven my once profitable Computer Consulting
business into the ground, lost my house and all my possessions. I
was living in what was my dream home with my best friends, and I
threw that all away for my next fix. Heroin had taken control of
my life and plunged me into a world of insanity. I did not
associate with my real friends, I pushed my family away from me,
and took up with so called friends that were only interested in
the same things I was, drugs.
My life now is far from perfect, but
it is a great deal better than the utter chaos I was living prior
to Halton Recovery House. I was given the tools on how to live
again. If it wasn’t for Halton Recovery House, I am sure that I
would be six feet under. AA has given me a new family with many
new friends. I can pick up the phone anytime if I need to talk
with someone. I have since written my memoirs of my life, which
was a very painful but therapeutic exercise, and also aided in my
recovery. I still do not make my bed in the morning, but I have
not stuck a needle in my arm since 2003. I think that is a pretty
good trade off, don’t you."
~ Craig York
